Category Archives: Commission guidelines

State aid rules and Covid 19: a brief guide for journalists and non-specialists

Posted on March 23, 2020 by gperetz

Why do the EU State aid rules apply here?  The formal definition of a State aid is that it is an advantage granted by a public authority, that selectively benefits certain undertakings, and affects competition and trade between Member States. … Continue reading →

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Notion of aid notice finally published

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Kelyn Bacon

Hot off the press! The Commission’s long-awaited notice on the notion of aid has finally been published today. The full text of the notice is here: http://ec.europa.eu/competition/state_aid/modernisation/notice_of_aid_en.pdf with a press release accompanying the notice here: http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-16-1782_en.htm  

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GBER FAQs

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Kelyn Bacon

The full version of the GBER FAQs has now been published by the Commission (the previous version included Q&A only for Articles 1 to 35): http://ec.europa.eu/competition/state_aid/legislation/practical_guide_gber_en.pdf This full version addresses, in particular, a number of issues in relation to the … Continue reading →

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New Guidelines on aid for environmental protection and energy

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Kelyn Bacon

Many thanks to Erika Szyszczak from Littleton Chambers for today’s blog post on the new Environmental and Energy Aid Guidelines On 9 April the Commission adopted new Guidelines on environmental protection and energy state aid for the period 1 July … Continue reading →

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The new Aviation Guidelines

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Kelyn Bacon

Many thanks to Gian Marco Galletti of Kings College for sending in this commentary on the new Aviation Guidelines In recent years, the market environment of the aviation industry has undergone considerable change. Regional airports, which frequently rely on public … Continue reading →

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The new Risk Finance Guidelines

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Kelyn Bacon

Many thanks to Gian Marco Galletti of Kings College for sending in this commentary on the new Risk Finance Guidelines As shown from practical experience, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) face significant difficulties in gaining access to finance. In the … Continue reading →

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New Cinema Communication adopted

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Kelyn Bacon

Following a protracted consultation process over a period of several years, the Commission has today adopted a new Cinema Communication. This replaces the 2001 Cinema Communication that was repeatedly prolonged and which expired, finally, at the end of last year. … Continue reading →

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Crisis over? The EU Commission’s new ‘crisis’ rules for banks

Posted on October 15, 2013 by

The Commission today issued a helpful ‘frequently asked questions’ note, drawing attention to the new package of measures concerning its approach to the approval at State aid for the banking sector adopted in July 2013.

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Belated July 2013 round-up

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Kelyn Bacon

The second half of July saw a flurry of activity on the State aid front, which was announced with a deafening silence on this blog for the reason that the UKSALA blogger was busy trying to incorporate the various legislative … Continue reading →

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European Commission launches long-awaited consultation on new aviation guidelines

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Kelyn Bacon

Thanks to Alexander Rose of DCLG for today’s blog The European Commission has launched a consultation into a new set of State aid guidelines for the funding of airports and airlines. These revised rules are intended to replace the 1994 … Continue reading →

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